Falls account for 40% of nursing home admissions. Let’s keep Mom on her feet!

Supplemental vitamin D helped hundreds of seniors stay upright in 5 studies summarized in a 2008 meta analysis. The studies suggested taking 800IU of the active form of vitamin D (D3 or cholecalciferol) reduced fall risk by over 20% in people over 60 yrs.

While our skin can make vitamin D from sunlight, this becomes problematic in winter and aging may slow this process. Other than fortified milk and yogurt (100IU/cup) and cod liver oil (1,360IU/Tablespoon), our food supply lacks the nutrient. Therefore, consider taking a 800-1000IU vitamin D supplement if you are:

• Over 60 years old.
• Concerned with falling.
• Living in a climate without regular sun exposure.
• Wearing sunscreen when going into the sun.
  

Adverse effects have not been observed with daily intakes below 2000IU vitamin D.


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Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., et. al, Effect of Vitamin D on Falls, JAMA, April 28, 2008- Vol 291, NO16, 1999-2006